1. W ARMUP #1 RED HOT ROOT WORDS 1/2 COPY THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS IN YOUR INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK. VOCABULARY TEST FRIDAY. PREFIXES : sub : below, under trans : across, over VOCABULARY WORDS : subconscious : the part of the mind’s function of which you are not aware subdue: to conquer or bring under control subterranean: beneath the earth’s surface transcribe: to make a written copy translucent: permitting some light to pass through but giving an unclear image

2. REFLECTION What type of brainstorming did you choose? Why did you choose that method?

3. W ARMUP #2 RED HOT ROOT WORDS 1/2 COPY THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS IN YOUR INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK. VOCABULARY TEST FRIDAY. PREFIXES: hyper : above, over, more super, supr, sur: VOCABULARY WORDS: transform: to change in appearance hyperthermia: high temperature hyperbole: an intentional statement of exaggeration superimpose: lay one item atop antoher supervise: to oversee

4. REFLECTION What is the hardest task in writing? What is the easiest task in writing?

5. W ARMUP #3 RED HOT ROOT WORDS 1/2 COPY THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS IN YOUR INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK. VOCABULARY TEST FRIDAY. VOCABULARY WORDS: superlative: of the highest order; best; greatest surcharge: additional charge or tax subsidize: to furnish money or to assist with the payment of money transfer: to carry or send from one person or place to another subjugate: to conquer or bring under control by force.

6. REFLECTION What is your strength in writing? What is your weakness?

7. W ARMUP #4 the squirrel took nuts to its nest Identify the parts of speech, sentence parts, clauses, and correct punctuation. I WILL HELP YOU THE FIRST TIME!

8. REFLECTION What about this writing piece did you do well? What do you think your grade will be? Why?

9. W ARMUP 5QUICK WRITE What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you when you were on vacation? Describe what happened and how you handled the situation.

10. REFLECTION Give examples of the author’s tone and mood from the story “Three Skeleton Key”.